Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.79/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts is $44.79 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $37.24.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$44.79/hour
Massachusetts
17% higher than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, Massachusetts | $100 | $100 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Medford, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lawrence, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Massachusetts?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Massachusetts?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $66 | $72 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $65 | $66 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $64 | $66 |
| Med Surg | $64 | $64 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $42 | $60 |
| New Jersey | $41 | $53 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Maryland | $37 | $49 |
| Delaware | $36 | $48 |
| New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $46 |
| Vermont | $34 | $46 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
Last updated on February 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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